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SSC CGL Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination

Sections
4
Topics
11
Sub-topics
77
Questions
100
Marks
200
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The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination) syllabus is organised into 4 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability and English Comprehension & Language. Together they cover 11 topics and 77 sub-topics, tested in SSC-CGL Tier I / CBT. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

SSC-CGL is conducted for recruitment to Group B & C posts in various Ministries/Departments of Government of India. Per SSC CGL notification: Tier I (Reasoning, GA, Quant, English — 100 Q) + Tier II (Quant, English, Statistics, GA — Modules I, II, III) + Tier III (Descriptive English) + Tier IV (DEST/CPT). Popular posts: AAO, Auditor, Tax Assistant, Inspector, SI, etc.

Exam pattern: Online CBT (Tier I + II) + Tier III Descriptive + Tier IV DEST/CPT — SSC CGL

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

  • General Intelligence & Reasoning25%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • General Awareness25%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability25%50 marks · 25 Qs
  • English Comprehension & Language25%50 marks · 25 Qs

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  • Analytical Reasoning

    Puzzles, Syllogism, Coding, Per SSC Official Notification

    ~2 marks

  • Visual Reasoning

    Pattern, Mirror, Embedded Figures, Per SSC Official Notification

    ~2 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Online CBT (Tier I + II) + Tier III Descriptive + Tier IV DEST/CPT — SSC CGL

High-weightage SSC CGL topics

  1. 1Analytical ReasoningGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning~2 marks
  2. 2Visual ReasoningGeneral Intelligence & Reasoning~2 marks
  3. 3Indian HistoryGeneral Awareness~2 marks
  4. 4Indian GeographyGeneral Awareness~2 marks
  5. 5Indian PolityGeneral Awareness~2 marks
  6. 6Indian EconomyGeneral Awareness~2 marks
  7. 7Current Affairs & General ScienceGeneral Awareness~2 marks
  8. 8ArithmeticQuantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability~2 marks

SSC CGL section-wise syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the SSC CGL syllabus?

The SSC CGL syllabus has 4 sections: General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability and English Comprehension & Language. Together they cover 11 topics and 77 sub-topics.

What is the SSC CGL exam pattern?

Online CBT (Tier I + II) + Tier III Descriptive + Tier IV DEST/CPT — SSC CGL.

How many questions come from each SSC CGL section?

General Intelligence & Reasoning: 25 questions (50 marks); General Awareness: 25 questions (50 marks); Quantitative Aptitude / Numerical Ability: 25 questions (50 marks); English Comprehension & Language: 25 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which SSC CGL topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: Analytical Reasoning (General Intelligence & Reasoning, ~2 marks), Visual Reasoning (General Intelligence & Reasoning, ~2 marks), Indian History (General Awareness, ~2 marks), Indian Geography (General Awareness, ~2 marks), Indian Polity (General Awareness, ~2 marks).

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Is this the official SSC CGL syllabus?

It is compiled from the official SSC CGL notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.